Kingdom Educators with Jesica Glover

What happens when God’s people show up to pray in and around schools? Atmospheres shift. Staff and students are blessed. And sometimes… miracles break out in the hallways. In this episode, Jesica sits down with Wendy Yeager, leader of Keep Watch Prayer, a ministry that connects intercessors across communities to cover schools in prayer. Wendy shares powerful stories of God’s presence showing up in...

Do you ever feel stuck in your prayer life—like it’s more about obligation than partnership with God? In this episode, Jesica shares her prayer style of Kingdom Intercession: Spirit-led, hope-filled, declarative prayer that pushes back darkness and aligns with Heaven. You’ll discover how to move from dry duty into the flow of living waters, from venting to declaring promises, and from striving for...

In Part 2 of You Are Qualified, we take a deeper look at how to live out your Kingdom identity every day as a teacher. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to abide in Jesus and prune thoughts that don’t align with His truth Practical strategies for exchanging lies for God’s living truth in your mind, heart, and classroom How to step into freedom and peace as a teacher empowered by Christ, even in ch...

This week we’re diving into what it truly means to be qualified as a Christian teacher—not by your resume, training, or performance, but by the power of Jesus Christ working in you. In this episode, you’ll hear: How God equips you for the assignment He’s placed you in your classroom and school The truth about imposter syndrome and how to recognize it in your own heart Practical ways to walk in you...

Your role as an educator is not just a job—it’s a calling. In this episode, Jesica continues the conversation on Your Kingdom Identity and reminds you that you’ve been qualified by God Himself to walk with authority, peace, and confidence in your school. We’ll explore what it means to set your mind and heart above (Colossians 3:1–2), to live under the decrees of the King of kings, and to bring the...

In this episode of the Kingdom Educators Podcast, Jesica kicks off a Mindset Monday teaching focused on identity and empowerment as Kingdom educators. 💡 Whether you’re in the classroom, working in an office, or teaching online you are not walking alone this new school year. The Holy Spirit empowers you to thrive, in partnership WITH Him. Highlights in this episode: You are a “power drill, not a h...

In this powerful episode, Jesica sits down with Matthew Wagoner, a U.S. Army veteran, former pastor and police officer, and now a longtime public school teacher. Matthew shares how God has been working in his heart in profound ways—healing wounds, restoring his identity, and leading him into deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. From battlefield experiences in Somalia and Desert Storm to the f...

What if joy and love—not pressure and perfection—were the foundation of your school’s culture? In this powerful conversation, Georgia educator Christy Mosher joins Jesica to unpack the spiritual, emotional, and neurological truths behind real Christian educator community. Rooted in Ephesians 1:15–19, Christy shares how she’s learned (often through mistakes!) to lead from love, cultivate unity, and...

In this special full-length episode, Jesica sits down with David and Elizabeth Schmus, leaders of Christian Educators , to unpack what God is doing in public schools through a growing family of Kingdom-minded educators. Fresh from the recent Leadership Development Summit, they share powerful stories of breakthrough, boldness, and connection—revealing how God is raising up ambassadors in schools ac...

Is it possible to be a bold light for Jesus in a public school… and not feel so alone while doing it? In this episode, I sit down with Pennsylvania teacher Shanna Daubenspeck, a passionate Kingdom educator who said yes to building Christian community on her campus—and watched God multiply it. This conversation is honest, practical, and so encouraging if you’ve ever wondered: Are there other Christ...

Reflect, Release, Receive – It’s summer break—and you’ve finally got a moment to exhale. But before you jump into prep for next year, what if you paused to reflect on what God actually did this past school year? In this peaceful, Spirit-led solo episode, Jesica invites you to slow down and create space with Jesus. You’ll be guided through Scripture, reflection questions, and moments of surrender t...

It’s summer break—and after pouring yourself out all year, maybe you're just beginning to slow down and reflect. If you're wondering where Jesus was in the middle of the chaos, exhaustion, and even heartbreak of the school year, this conversation is for you. In this deeply encouraging episode, children’s author, teacher and passionate advocate for hurting kids, April Graney , joins us to share the...

Feeling like the end of the year is dragging you under? In this solo episode of our Finish Strong Mini-Series, we’re flipping the script on the lie that these last weeks don’t matter. I’ll remind you why your faithfulness in the final stretch still leaves a lasting impact—and how you’re not meant to finish in your own strength, but in His. Plus, I’ll lead you in a simple activation prayer to help...

Hey Kingdom Educators—are you crawling toward the finish line or feeling like you’re running on fumes? Either way, you don’t have to finish the school year in survival mode. In this episode, we’re reminding you that you can finish faithfully—even when you feel spent. Today, I’m joined by Christal Hollinger, a principal from Texas who’s discovered something surprising in these chaotic last weeks of...

Are you dragging into these last few weeks of the school year? Feeling like you have nothing left to give? Friend, you are not alone—and you were never meant to finish this year in your own strength. In this episode, we’re talking about how to show up faithfully when you feel spent. We’ll unpack the powerful truth that you are qualified by Christ alone—and how His strength fills the very places wh...

As part of our Ending the School Year Strong series, this episode is a timely reminder: You are qualified — not by your performance, but by Jesus. If you’re feeling weary, unsure, or questioning your worth in the classroom, you’re not alone — and you’re not disqualified. God has called you, and He's equipped you. We’ll explore powerful truths through Scriptures like Psalm 24:7, Ephesians 1:17-23,...

In this milestone 100th episode, we pause to celebrate you—the Kingdom Educator who shows up every day with love, resilience, and purpose. “The Gift of Being You” is a heartfelt reminder that your identity as a son or daughter of the King is your greatest strength in the classroom. You were never meant to blend in. You were created to carry Heaven’s heart and hear Heaven’s voice. In this short yet...

Have you ever considered WHO you're teaching, or WHY God has placed your students specifically in your classroom this school year?    Roots Institute School Founder Giacomo Caturegeli from Italy, shares how God grabbed a hold of his atheist worldview by drawing him with His loving kindness while on a entrepreneurial journey in Texas... He shares how in turning over his heart to Jesus, he and his w...

If you’ve ever wondered how God is working in public schools, this week’s episode of Kingdom Educators will fill you with hope! Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School, shares how her organization is equipping parents and community leaders to bring devotional Bible electives into public schools—during school hours, legally and impactfully!​ Kori has a deep heart for teachers who see their work as a...

Have you ever dreamt of starting your own school? In this inspiring episode of Kingdom Educators, Dalena Wallace shares her journey as a homeschool mom and the founder of AIM Educational Collaborative, where she empowers homeschool parents and Christian educators to launch innovative learning environments like micro-schools, hybrid schools, and virtual schools. She believes God is calling educator...

Feeling too stressed to teach? When student behavior feels overwhelming and nothing seems to be working, it’s easy to feel discouraged. But sometimes, the biggest shift isn’t in your classroom—it’s in how you see it. In this episode Jesica Glover speaks with Trish Zenczak, a high school teacher and mentor, about supporting trauma-impacted students with a kingdom perspective. Drawing from her own e...

William Ponder never set out to write a book, but when God called he said, "Yes!" In this week's podcast we learn about a high school (and beyond!) resource that will facilitate incredible conversations with your students about their potential and their futures. "Ponder the Possibilities" is an easy read, kosher for public high schools with 6 keys that invite students to dream of what's possible i...

We're launching into a podcast series of "Empowering Partners" and Joel Penton , founder and director of LifeWise, joins us this week as our first guest who shares how bible education can change students' lives!   LifeWise empowers local community members who are interested in sharing the gospel with public school students by providing a "plug and play" system for organizing and setting up a  prog...

This episode is a LIVE recording from the  Hagerstown, MD Teacher LIFT Dinner hosted by Christian Educators on 2/2/25 where Jesica Glover invites listeners to consider 3 truths that help us follow and 2 lies that can hinder as the Good Shepherd invites us to partner with Him. Her message finds it's home in John 10:1-5 where we as the sheep know our Good Shepherd's voice, He calls us by name, and H...

As we wrap up our series on healthy boundaries, Jesus summarizes the keys brought up by several of our special guests and then invites us into recognizing our heart's posture in allowing Jesus to have our complete devotion through a NEW BOUNDARY. She dives into, what she coins, "My YES to Jesus" that allows us to exchange our tendency to solve our own problems, be our own "source," etc... for allo...